December 14 Event Series HMCS HAIDA departs Halifax for 2nd tour in Korea. HMCS HAIDA departs Halifax for 2nd tour in Korea.
December 18 Event Series Cdr Henry George DeWolf departs as Commanding Officer. Cdr Henry George DeWolf departs as Commanding Officer.
December 19 Event Series LCdr Robert Phillip Welland is appointed Commanding Officer. LCdr Robert Phillip Welland is appointed Commanding Officer.
December 26 Event Series Battle of North Cape and the destruction of the German battlecruiser Scharnhorst. HMCS HAIDA was the stern escort for JW55B. HMCS HAIDA came within twelve miles of miles of Scharnhorst’s forward destroyer escort. Battle of North Cape and the destruction of the German battlecruiser Scharnhorst. HMCS HAIDA was the stern escort for JW55B. HMCS HAIDA came within twelve miles of miles of Scharnhorst’s forward destroyer escort.
December 31 Event Series HMCS HAIDA joins convoy RA.55B as escort. HMCS HAIDA joins convoy RA.55B as escort.